PENN & TELLER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, January 12, 2016, a trademark application was filed for PENN & TELLER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the PENN & TELLER trademark a serial number of 86873386. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Thursday, July 13, 2023. This trademark is owned by Buggs & Rudy Discount Corporation. The PENN & TELLER trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment in the nature of live magic and comedy performances; television shows and specials in the fields of magic, comedy, politics and pop culture; entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by performers; film, television, and video production

Audio and video recordings in the field of magic, comedy, politics and pop culture; downloadable audio and video recordings in the field of magic, comedy, politics and pop culture; DVDs featuring entertainment in the field of magic, comedy, politics and pop culture; decorative magnets

Tote bags

Playing cards

Souvenir programs concerning magic and comedy performances; books, [ brochures and pamphlets in the field of magic, comedy, politics, and pop culture; ] printed informational cards in the field of government and history; postcards, [ stickers, ] printed collector cards; posters

Clothing, namely, shirts, tops, [ tank tops, ] sweatshirts, [ jackets, ] headwear

Online ordering services in the field of clothing [, headwear, beverageware, bags, ] and playing cards

Mugs, cups, water bottles sold empty
penn & teller

General Information


Serial Number86873386
Word MarkPENN & TELLER
Filing DateTuesday, January 12, 2016
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateThursday, July 13, 2023
Registration Number5153960
Registration DateTuesday, March 7, 2017
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 20, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment in the nature of live magic and comedy performances; television shows and specials in the fields of magic, comedy, politics and pop culture; entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by performers; film, television, and video production
Goods and ServicesAudio and video recordings in the field of magic, comedy, politics and pop culture; downloadable audio and video recordings in the field of magic, comedy, politics and pop culture; DVDs featuring entertainment in the field of magic, comedy, politics and pop culture; decorative magnets
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, line 1, " Buggs & Rudy Discount Corporation, Inc. (New York Corporation)" should be deleted, and Buggs & Rudy Discount Corporation (Nevada Corporation) should be inserted.
Goods and ServicesTote bags
Name/Portrait Description and/or Consent StatementThe name(s), portrait(s), and/or signature(s) shown in the mark identifies PENN F. JILLETTE and TELLER, whose consent(s) to register is made of record.
Goods and ServicesPlaying cards
Goods and ServicesSouvenir programs concerning magic and comedy performances; books, [ brochures and pamphlets in the field of magic, comedy, politics, and pop culture; ] printed informational cards in the field of government and history; postcards, [ stickers, ] printed collector cards; posters
Pseudo MarkPENN AND TELLER
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, shirts, tops, [ tank tops, ] sweatshirts, [ jackets, ] headwear
Goods and ServicesOnline ordering services in the field of clothing [, headwear, beverageware, bags, ] and playing cards
Goods and ServicesMugs, cups, water bottles sold empty

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 19, 2016
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1988

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 19, 2016
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1984

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 19, 2016
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 2002

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 19, 2016
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1986
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1986

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 19, 2016
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1984

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 19, 2016
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2001

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 19, 2016
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 2002

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 19, 2016
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1984

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBuggs & Rudy Discount Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLas Vegas, NV 89118

Party NameBuggs & Rudy Discount Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10019

Party NameBuggs & Rudy Discount Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10019

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, July 13, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, July 13, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, July 13, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, January 18, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, March 7, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 3, 2017CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Monday, August 14, 2017CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Monday, August 14, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, July 20, 2017TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 7, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 20, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 20, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, November 30, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, November 10, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, November 4, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, November 3, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 3, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, May 5, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 5, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 5, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, April 27, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, January 20, 2016NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 19, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, January 15, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED